Following its PC release, the console version of 'Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey' will be released in December for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In the game, players experience the early stages of human evolution as it occurred millions of years ago, fighting against a harsh and brutal world to ensure the survival of their species.
Players begin ten million years ago as an ape – these hominids are our earliest known ancestors – and swing through the treetops of a jungle teeming with dangerous predators such as giant pythons, saber-toothed tigers, deadly alligators, and other beasts. Players must not only master their character but also learn about the environment. By carefully analyzing and exploring their surroundings, players must ensure the survival of their clan and, in doing so, develop their ape's abilities.
The player chooses how to develop the neural network, unlocking a range of role-playing elements that enhance various abilities. This individualized approach strengthens the clan's motor skills, sharpens the senses, boosts intelligence, and facilitates better communication within the tribe. The goal is to elevate the clan to a more advanced species through the player's decisions and actions throughout the game. Ultimately, the player determines whether their clan's genetic makeup prevails or becomes extinct.
“It was a privilege to work with Panache Digital Games to make Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey possible,” says Kari Toyama, Senior Producer at Private Division. “Patrice Désilets is a very meticulous game designer, and together with this small team of talented developers, we have created a truly unique experience.”
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third-person survival exploration game that challenges players to ensure the survival of their clan in the unforgiving, harsh environment of Africa between ten and two million years BC. The game mechanics focus on three main principles: exploration, expansion, and development. Danger lurks around every corner, so players must carefully explore the environment of Neogene Africa, slowly expanding their territory and evolving their clan from generation to generation. Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is the first title from Panache Digital Games.
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey will be released on December 06, 2019.
